Category: wellness

Since starting my health journey, I’ve read several diet books, articles and cook books looking for inspiration. To be honest, I have no idea what the right way to eat is. There may not be one. For now, I’m just trying out what may be right for me. So far, I’ve been avoiding grains, legumes,…

There’s nothing like a fantastic recipe that comes out of necessity or just not having a whole lot in the fridge. Since we are leaving town tomorrow, there’s slim pickings for lunch. But, I’ve always got lettuce or greens on hand. A simple salad with a knockout dressing does the trick. And this dressing was…

So here I am, the most out of shape I’ve ever been, covered in adult acne, spit up, and breast milk. I’m sore, exhausted, and feeling heavy. Not just weight heavy, but emotionally heavy. Like, all my energy goes to my kids and there’s nothing left over for me heavy. Queue wellness journey.

My son is three and while he eats very well for a toddler, getting him to eat green vegetables is tough. In an effort to push the veggies, I decided to hide them in his favorite food: muffins. It definitely helps that he loves the idea of a “monster” muffin, so the vibrant green hue…